Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup pine nuts; 1 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1 (2 ounce) jar capers, with liquid; 12 ounces basil-flavored feta cheese; 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 (2 ounce) jar capers, with liquid
12 ounces basil-flavored feta cheese
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, then pour the orzo into a bowl, and toss with the butter to keep it from sticking; set aside.
2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and pine nuts. Cook and stir until the pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.
3
Stir the pine nut mixture into the orzo along with the olives, capers, feta cheese, spinach, and lemon juice. Serve either warm or cold, but it's better the next day.

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta, 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad

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